How Long to Read Last Light of the Burning Candle

How Long Does it Take to Read Last Light of the Burning Candle?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 16 minutes to read Last Light of the Burning Candle by Ravi Kumar Bandhu 'Nirbal'

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Seventy-seven-year-old Ravi Nirbal has pioneered a movement, one that gives voice to seniors through his poetic prose. Nirbal contends that literature, art, religion and tradition emphasize the negative aspects of aging, those of physical and mental decline. But is this true or have we all just been programmed to look at aging in this context? Nirbal believes that seniors are inventing new ideas and are becoming exhibitionists in claiming love, sex and a voracious zest for living. In this context, he criticizes forced retirement, which he feels lowers self esteem. He urges a return to old-fashioned family values from present-day selfish individualism. His poems interweave Hindu traditions with modern ideals. Comparing aging with the beauty of autumn, Nirbal sees fall's flamboyant colors and crisp, clean air as metaphors for the elderly. In his words: "Old age is not a curse, but nature's boon reserved for selected ones." So reject the metaphors that demean those over 50 and embrace that seniors are bravely facing the future with intelligence, grace and wisdom. Nirbal's stunning book is a landmark poetic masterpiece that dares to celebrate the wisdom and grace of our eldest. Ravi Kumar Bandhu Nirbal is a retired vice principal and history teacher. He lives in India and the United Kingdom. Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/LastLightOfTheBurningCandle.html

How long is Last Light of the Burning Candle?

Last Light of the Burning Candle by Ravi Kumar Bandhu 'Nirbal' is 134 pages long, and a total of 34,036 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Last Light of the Burning Candle Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to read Last Light of the Burning Candle aloud.

What Reading Level is Last Light of the Burning Candle?

Last Light of the Burning Candle is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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